· What do I already know about the topic? · What do I need to know? · Formulate research questions or thesis statements according to purpose and investigative options. · Do I need to refine my topic – is it too narrow or too broad?
· What is the due date for each stage of the assignment (outline, notes, rough draft, final draft)? · How much class time will you have to access information?
· What sources of information are available? Conduct a preliminary search to determine the availability of resources. · What keywords are related to your topic? · What are the requirements for number and types of resources?
· Identify relevant information by skimming and reading abstracts · Record any information that answers your research questions · Evaluate the content of your information o Identify what is fact and what is opinion o Is the information biased? o Is the information accurate? o Is the information current? o Does the information answer your original question (is it relevant)?
· Summarize information in your own words – paraphrase and summarize · Synthesize information to create unique ideas · Distinguish between information for paraphrase or direct quotation · Draw conclusions based on your research · Record titles, authors, publishers, dates, other important info. for citation- use note taking strategies and graphic organizers to manage information. Visit this site for a list of online graphic organizers (link).
(Standard 12.1.6, 12.1.7)
· Identify your audience · Present ideas and information logically · Draw concrete conclusions · Create your presentation (research paper, powerpoint, etc.) · Make sure to cite your sources appropriately (see citation guide) · Present the results (turn in your paper!)
· Did you answer your research question? · Was your research strategy effective? · How can you improve in the future? Adapted by G. Phillips from Oregon School Library Information System, January 2011 and ND Standards and Benchmarks: Content Standards: Library and Technology Literacy.
(Standard 12.1.1, 12.1.2)
· What do I already know about the topic?
· What do I need to know?
· Formulate research questions or thesis statements according to purpose and investigative options.
· Do I need to refine my topic – is it too narrow or too broad?
· What is the due date for each stage of the assignment (outline, notes, rough draft, final draft)?
· How much class time will you have to access information?
· What sources of information are available? Conduct a preliminary search to determine the availability of resources.
· What keywords are related to your topic?
· What are the requirements for number and types of resources?
(Standard 12.1.3, 12.1.4, 12.1.5)
· BHS Library Catalog
· Books and print resources
· Periodicals
· Online databases
· Websites
· Interviews
· Identify relevant information by skimming and reading abstracts
· Record any information that answers your research questions
· Evaluate the content of your information
o Identify what is fact and what is opinion
o Is the information biased?
o Is the information accurate?
o Is the information current?
o Does the information answer your original question (is it relevant)?
· Summarize information in your own words – paraphrase and summarize
· Synthesize information to create unique ideas
· Distinguish between information for paraphrase or direct quotation
· Draw conclusions based on your research
· Record titles, authors, publishers, dates, other important info. for citation- use note taking strategies and graphic organizers to manage information. Visit this site for a list of online graphic organizers (link).
(Standard 12.1.6, 12.1.7)
· Identify your audience
· Present ideas and information logically
· Draw concrete conclusions
· Create your presentation (research paper, powerpoint, etc.)
· Make sure to cite your sources appropriately (see citation guide)
· Present the results (turn in your paper!)
· Did you answer your research question?
· Was your research strategy effective?
· How can you improve in the future?
Adapted by G. Phillips from Oregon School Library Information System, January 2011 and ND Standards and Benchmarks: Content Standards: Library and Technology Literacy.